Thread deleted!? Why?

So, a few days ago over in the "Internet" => "Online Business" section, I started this whole thread titled "The Absolute Best Investment Site for Making Cash Without Putting Up Any Money."

Now I'm looking around and—wait, where did it go?! It’s just gone! Why though?

I didn't even drop a company name, I didn't post any sketchy links, and I definitely didn't use any referral codes. Seriously, nothing like that.

I was totally positive I was playing by all the rules here.

And man, I gotta tell ya, I was super bummed when I saw my post had been yanked without any heads-up whatsoever. Such a letdown.

I haven't seen a single word from an admin or a mod, not in my inbox, not in my email... which, if you ask me, feels pretty unprofessional, right?

Can someone please just tell me what happened?

Mark Perez62

So, I went ahead and started this exact same thread under the same sub-forum,
and wouldn't you know it? It got nuked again. Gone. Poof!

And of course, they didn't even bother giving me an explanation or anything. Just silence.

But hey, I’m not letting this stop me! The grind continues, and honestly, it's gonna keep going until one of those big shots in charge finally decides to be a decent human being and tell me why my posts keep getting tossed in the trash.

I had another thread wiped out—it was pretty much the same deal as that one about Neobux, just focusing on a different site. I wasn't given any heads-up as to why it was deleted either, and honestly, I have no clue what the issue was since I didn't even drop a referral link. This section is specifically dedicated to making money online, for crying out loud. It’s worth noting that I spend a ton of my time over there helping people out; I've received plenty of PayPal thanks from members because of the guidance I provide, and I've even shared several earning methods for free. But at some point, if I'm getting nothing back for it, I might just have to walk away from this forum and stop helping altogether. I'm not asking for much. My goal is to share knowledge so others can earn an income online, but if everyone just takes without giving anything back, then I'm done. We'll all just be left in the dark, I guess. And it isn't just about me; nobody else is going to bother sharing their expertise if their threads get nuked every time they try to give themselves a little boost. Who would even bother doing that on any forum?

One of my threads was moved before, and I was actually notified, which was fine, but I wish I at least knew why this other one vanished, especially since a similar topic already exists.

Mark Perez62 said:I never actually dropped the business name, I didn't post any links, and I certainly didn't include any referral URLs.

I was under the impression I was following every single rule to the letter.

Your thread is essentially just thinly veiled advertising, much like so many other posts of this ilk. This subforum is supposed to be a space for debating how to actually make money online, swapping experiences with various services, and things of that nature—not a playground where people pop up claiming to have discovered some "new" way to earn cash only to hide the details behind a private message.

If you actually want to participate in this community, try starting a thread where you contribute to the conversation, share genuine insights, and actually engage; if you do that, your post won't get nuked.

Furthermore, I should point out that you haven't been issued a strike; the thread was simply removed.🙂

Justin Harris12 said:Man, I had a thread nuked too! It was similar to that one about Neobux, just focused on a different site. They didn't even tell me why it vanished! Like, seriously? I didn't even drop any referral links! And hey, this section is all about making money online! I've been helping out so many people over there—got tons of thanks via PayPal for showing them how to stack some cash. I've even shared some solid ways to earn for free! But honestly, if this keeps happening, maybe I should just stop hanging out on this forum and quit helping everyone. I'm not asking for much! I love sharing what I know about side hustles, but if people just take and take without giving back, then fine, I'm done. We can all just stay in the dark, right? It’s not just about me, though. Why would anyone else bother sharing their secrets if they're gonna get banned just for trying to give themselves a little boost? Seriously, who'd even bother on any forum if that's how it works?

One of my threads actually got moved instead, and they let me know, which was totally fair. But this other one? Just gone. Without a word. Even if similar stuff already exists, a heads-up wouldn't hurt!

I am 100% on board with everything said here. 👍

Angela Flores76 said:Your thread is basically just low-key advertising, just like a bunch of other posts like it. That subforum is supposed to be for discussing *how* to make money online, like sharing experiences with different services and stuff, not for someone to pop up with a "new" way to earn and then say "DM me for details."

If you want to hang out in that section, just start a thread where you actually join the conversation, share your actual experience, and things like that. Then your thread won't get deleted.

Also, just so you know, you didn't get a strike or anything; the thread just got removed. 🙂

Finally! About time someone explained why my threads keep disappearing!
See? Was that so hard?
Honestly, it would be super helpful if you guys could just shoot us a message when a thread gets nuked to explain why or which rule we tripped over.

Mark Perez62 said:Finally, it was about time someone actually sat me down and explained why my threads keep getting nuked.
Was it really that much effort?
Frankly, shouldn't there be some semblance of decency here—a courtesy notification after a deletion explaining the reasoning or which specific rules were violated?

True, it was my mistake. 😳 Though, I always provide an explanation when I issue a ban, and since I didn't issue one this time, I didn't see the need. Regardless, now you know. 🙂

Angela Flores76 said:This subforum should be for actually talking about how to make money online, right? Like, sharing real experiences with different platforms and stuff. It shouldn't be a playground for people constantly popping up with some "new way to earn" just so they can drag you into their DMs for more info.

General Electric, I honestly don't know who's running the show here or how you guys manage this board,
but clearly, things aren't being handled fairly.

First, you delete my thread for "hidden advertising" because I mentioned PMs, but then suddenly there’s a whole pile of threads and posts doing the exact same thing—not even hiding it, they've got full-on referral links!

The kicker? These other posts have been sitting there for ages without anyone lifting a finger, yet my stuff gets nuked almost immediately after I post it.

So, what gives? Did I just pick the wrong day to post? Is this a place where rules actually apply to everyone, or are there certain people here who get a free pass while everyone else follows the handbook?

Basically, it feels totally unprofessional. 👎 🙂

I'm really dying to hear what you have to say about this.

Mark Perez62